Eddie Huff facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eddie Huff |
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| Catcher | |
| Born: December 7, 1902 Georgia |
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| Died: January 8, 1936 (aged 33) Dayton, Ohio |
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| debut | |
| 1922, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1926, for the Dayton Marcos | |
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As player
As manager
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Edward Coleman Huff Jr. (born December 7, 1902 – died January 8, 1936) was an American baseball player. He was a catcher and a manager in the Negro leagues during the 1920s.
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Who Was Eddie Huff?
Eddie Huff was a talented baseball player. He played in the Negro leagues. These leagues were professional baseball leagues. They were for African American players. This was before Major League Baseball was integrated.
Early Life and Education
Eddie Huff was born in Georgia. He attended Wilberforce University. This university is in Ohio. It is a historically Black college.
His Baseball Career
Huff started his professional baseball journey in 1922. He made his debut with the Indianapolis ABCs. This team was part of the Negro leagues.
- In 1922, he played for the Indianapolis ABCs.
- In 1923, he joined the Bacharach Giants.
- In 1926, he played for the Dayton Marcos.
A Player and a Manager
In 1926, Eddie Huff took on a special role. He became the player-manager for the Dayton Marcos. This meant he played on the team. He also helped lead and coach the team. It was a big responsibility.
His Passing
Eddie Huff's life ended too soon. He died in an accident. This happened in Dayton, Ohio. He passed away on January 8, 1936. He was only 33 years old.
